Observable Properties and Mixtures Quiz

How can observable properties be used in everyday life?

• To make objects disappear

• To sort and organize objects

• To change the color of objects

• To make objects heavier

What is an example of sorting using observable properties?

• Mixing all trash together

• Organizing trash by recyclability

• Ignoring all objects

• Painting objects different colors

How can particles in a mixture be separated?

• By ignoring them

• Using certain methods or tools

• By mixing them more

• By adding more particles

What is an example of a solid mixture mentioned in the text?

• Pure gold

• Grains of beach sand mixed with iron filings

• Distilled water

• Pure oxygen

What is beach sand a mixture of?

• Only shells

• Only minerals

• Broken shells, minerals, and rock

• Only water

What happens when sand is mixed with iron filings?

• It becomes a new mixture

• It turns into water

• It disappears

• It becomes a single element

Which tool is commonly used to separate mixtures by size?

• Tweezers

• Magnet

• Sieve

• Shovel

What is a common tool for sorting a solid mixture by shape or color?

• Sieve

• Magnet

• Tweezers

• Shovel

What is the particle color of the sand and iron filings mixture?

• Single-colored

• Transparent

• Multi-colored

• Metallic

What is the purpose of using a sieve in sorting mixtures?

• To mix particles

• To separate particles by size

• To color particles

• To dissolve particles